College basketball betting interest will be high on Sunday when the Broncs of Rider hit the hard court against the Gaels of Iona.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Rider Broncs opened as 9-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Rider Broncs vs Iona Gaels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 18-10 and 12-13-1 ATS Iona Gaels will face the 14-14 Rider Broncs, who own a 10-12-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Iona Gaels are 14-10-2 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Rider Broncs are 10-13.
The Iona Gaels sit at No. 39 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Rider Broncs sit at No. 233 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Rider is ranked No. 10 in NCAA basketball at 40.5 per game. Contrast that with Iona's No. 117 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Iona is the No. 12-ranked team in the country at 9.89 per game, while Rider rates No. 248 at 5.36 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Broncs endured a 85-77 loss at the hands of the Golden Griffins on Friday, despite a 25-point effort from Jimmie Taylor at Alumni Gymnasium-NJ.
The Gaels grabbed a 95-88 win over the Red Foxes on Friday, behind a 27-point effort from Schadrac Casimir at McCann Field House.
Next Betting Matchups
Rider home to Manhattan, Wednesday, February 22nd
Iona at Manhattan, Friday, February 24th